Sovereign previews their 'Green Machine'

Sovereign EcoBin Waste Manager is an all-in-one, three-way waste management system that disposes of food waste and separately compacts cans and plastic bottles.

Sovereign's debut appearance at the KBB Show previews a very innovative built-in product that hits the spot for householders, kitchen designers and developers committed to reducing their environmental impact.

The appealing, 'green' Sovereign EcoBin Waste Manager could be mistaken for a dishwasher.

But it is an all-in-one, three-way waste management system that disposes of food waste and separately compacts cans and plastic bottles.

John Graham, MD of Sovereign, says, "What we are doing with the EcoBin is helping to reduce the overall volume of household waste that has to be collected by the local council".

There are three individual pull-out drawers - for food waste, cans and plastic bottles or yoghurt pots.

Food Waste:.

Food waste is ground up and drops into a waste bin lined with a biodegradable bag that can hold up to 7 litres of organic remains before it needs emptying.

This much reduced waste, in its bag, can then be put into the compost bin or your normal waste bin.

There is a built-in automatic sanitation system that cleans and flushes out the bin area into the waste outlet.

This system prevents the build up of any deposits or odours.

Cans Away:.

Aluminium cans from drinks and packing material from food items are crushed and compacted in a separate compartment, reducing their overall size so that 22 litres can be stored before the need to empty the container.

The compacted waste can then be easily disposed of where local authorities provide special recycling bins or a separate collection service.

Plastic Bottles Take Less Space.

The third compartment of the EcoBin compacts containers such as plastic bottles and yoghurt pots etc.

Up to 16 litres can be stored before the need to empty the container.

The 60-cm wide, stainless steel Sovereign EcoBin Waste Manager is available as a freestanding or built-in model with a drop-down door that reveals the three waste compartments.

Old supermarket-type plastic carrier bags can be used to line the two bins that compact the cans and plastic bottles.

Really Cool Style.

This is an apt description for Sovereign's latest wine chiller, the built-in, two-door SBITDWC36.

Each of the double doors on the stylish new wine chiller open to individually-controlled temperature zones - one suitable for white wine and one for red or indeed any type of beverage that needs to be chilled.

The SBITDWC36 takes 36 bottles and has glass doors with stainless steel frames which house the digital controls and display .

Measurements: width - 59.5 cm, height - 94 cm, deep - 58 cm.

Washing Efficiency - Big Load.

A triple-A rated, big capacity washing machine for the fitted kitchen is the new Sovereign SWM18512.

This new, integrated model takes a wash load of 8.5 kg and has a maximum spin speed of 1200 rpm.

Matching the extra large load is the big 33 cm diameter door.

The SWM18512 has 15 programmes including economy, quick wash and a delicates programme.

There is a delay timer and a child lock.

The measurements: 85 cm high, 59.5 cm wide and 55 cm deep.

Also new from Sovereign is the integrated washer/dryer SWD1612, also AAA-rated for energy.

The washing and drying capacities are both 6 kg and the washer spin speed is 1200 rpm.

The SWD1612 is fully electronic and also has a big 33 cm diameter door.

The washer has 15 programmes including economy, quick wash and a delicates programme.

Measurements are: 85 cm high, 59.5 cm wide and 55 cm deep.

All The Range - All The Rage.

Sovereign's launch into built-in appliances introduces an extensive range of competitively-priced refrigeration, cooking, home laundry and dishwashing products on show at KBB 2008.

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